President

Review and understand the organization's articles of incorporation and bylaws, policies and procedures, financial and legal situation, and strategic plan. (May/June)

 Lead staff and members in creating a positive experience for the children and families of DCP

Act as a spokesperson to the larger community

Oversee/Facilitate new board member orientation (May/June)

Ensure that Board members have the information they need to complete their work

Work with Licensing Administrator to ensure compliance with all applicable rules to parent cooperative child care center

Work with Treasurer and Board to create a budget for the school (May-August)

Review/revise/sign/distribute contracts (May/June)

Review/revise/sign lease (March/April/May-biannually)

Work with Board and Administrator to prepare enrollment forms (November/December/January)

Create and distribute welcome letter and orientation packets for members with Administrator (June/July)

Work with VP and Administrator to ensure all member documents and links are current on website (June-August)

Lead a team in the hiring of staff members

Prepare the agenda for all Board and General Membership meetings. Distribute one day prior to meeting

Share agenda with members before the Board and General Membership meetings

Recruit board members whose vision aligns with DCP’s mission (recruitment ads begin in December)

Organize Meet the Teachers night (August)

Organize and present at General Membership meetings

Maintain a list of usernames and passwords

Communicate regularly with DCP staff and leaders

Maintain key and password to church for entering and exiting and pass on to new President through church (June/July)

Work with Volunteer Coordinator and Social Committee on beginning and end of year picnics (August/September and April/May)

Provide calendar to church to maintain meetings times and dates for DCP (June)

Work with the Secretary to update/revise bylaws

Sign and submit yearly taxes (September/October/November)

Ensure that all necessary paperwork is completed and returned to the Internal Revenue Service (September/October/November)

Help raise funds for DCP

Maintain DCP’s visibility in the community

Set high standards for Board conduct and intervene if conflicts of interest or confidentiality issues arise

Ensure that Board resolutions are carried out

Maintain Bureau of Worker's Compensation Policy with help of payroll services provider

Contact teacher and parent regarding withdrawal prior to board meeting presentation to confirm understanding between board, teacher, and member (as needed)